University of Memphis - Credit: Wikimedia Commons
University of Memphis - Credit: Wikimedia Commons
The University of Memphis, School of Law building (also commonly known as the Customs House, Post Office, or Courthouse reflecting its prior uses) is a 5-story former federal building, located in downtown Memphis. As of 2010, the building is owned entirely by the University of Memphis and houses its law school. It is located at the corner of Front Street and Madison Avenue. It has of usable space that has been re-purposed as classrooms, offices, and administrative space. One of the original courtrooms from the building's former use as a courthouse has been restored as the University of Memphis moot courtroom.http://www.memphis.edu/law (accessed June 18, 2011) The building is made of steel and concrete, and employs many decorative elements including Tennessee marble, granite, and detailed plaster work. Read more on Wikipedia
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